There are 4 ways to get from Fulton to Springfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
5h 20m$166–263Drive 168.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fulton to Springfieldcar 168.4 mi
3h 13m$31–45Bus
- Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0175s
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus N2521 / ...
6h 6m$129–180Fly
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane COU - SPI
6h 12m$172–472
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fulton to Springfield is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Fulton to Springfield is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Fulton to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Columbia and arriving at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Fulton station to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Jefferson City Station and arriving at Springfield via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Fulton and Springfield is 243 miles. The road distance is 169.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fulton to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $160 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Fulton to Springfield, including transfers.
Fulton to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, depart from Columbia station.
Fulton to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Jefferson City Station.
The best way to get from Fulton to Springfield is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $160 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 6h 6m, you could also fly, which costs $170 - $480 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Fulton, MO, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Jefferson City Station to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fulton to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Columbia and St Louis Bus Station in around 6h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Jefferson City Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Fulton to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound-us, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Fulton to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fulton to Springfield is 169 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Fulton to Springfield.
There are 62+ hotels available in Springfield.